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(DIR) Post #9sG7GtVw7lbERmGk0e by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T10:02:45Z
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Day 1 of a 7 day water fast. I've developed some unhealthy eating patterns lately, so I need a reset. I've done a 3 day water fast before. It went surprisingly well. I liked the mental clarity that came with it and feeling reconnected with my body again. I haven't experienced real hunger in a long time - I mostly eat out of habit or being bored. I'll be working out for the first three days, taking a break after that. Time to burn some reserves. 💪💪
(DIR) Post #9sG7pAZHDzuRBVAujw by epi@ihatebeinga.live
2020-02-21T10:06:45.724652Z
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@Gina are you not going to eat anything at all?
(DIR) Post #9sG7pBmQia1awaKvse by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T10:08:56Z
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@epi only water, tea and of course coffee ❤️
(DIR) Post #9sG8aZkDR9xgsVteKG by epi@ihatebeinga.live
2020-02-21T10:10:15.960174Z
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@Gina coffee is nice, but i cannot imagine i could survive withot solid foods :ablobnervous:
(DIR) Post #9sG8aaIFOdBSa3opN2 by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T10:17:30Z
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@epi I have plenty of reserves 😂
(DIR) Post #9sG9KTt9Xc9c2NxyNc by danslerush@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T10:25:46Z
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@Gina And what about the ReGina cult based on portuguese pizzas ? 😜
(DIR) Post #9sG9jppH7D6hJaF4aG by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T10:30:24Z
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@danslerush we'll start that as soon as I'm not a possible contestant for My 600 Pound Life anymore.
(DIR) Post #9sG9u1Bliv1rS4cRkW by epi@ihatebeinga.live
2020-02-21T10:30:20.383837Z
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@Gina enough for the whole week :blobooh: and you are also going to do bouldering while fasting?
(DIR) Post #9sG9u1tN6nuJdJ1GiG by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T10:32:13Z
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@epi only on Sunday. Bouldering is fairly low impact anyway.Tonight I'm going climbing, tomorrow crossfit and weightlifting, but after that I'm taking a break.
(DIR) Post #9sGAaMPhCWtlRQK8Om by huxel@mastodon.social
2020-02-21T10:39:51Z
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@Gina does water fast mean not to drink?
(DIR) Post #9sGAemHKyd1CoqWKPY by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T10:40:42Z
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@huxel yes to drinking (water, tea coffee), no to eating.
(DIR) Post #9sGAmxmk50OEp474Fc by huxel@mastodon.social
2020-02-21T10:42:07Z
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@Gina ah I see. Then Go for it 💪🏼
(DIR) Post #9sGBWuFbYLi1BJWKdk by nvsr@best-friends.chat
2020-02-21T10:50:26Z
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@Gina same but I'm not skipping out on dinner. Breakfast is tea though. Gotta get that 6pack ready for summer.
(DIR) Post #9sGBcA10MtjZWRCH8y by keverets@social.librem.one
2020-02-21T10:51:22Z
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@Gina hope you keep us updated on effects (both positive & negative) as you go.After a few days I go through waves of irritability, inability to focus, headaches, etc. Curious to hear what others experience and coping strategies.
(DIR) Post #9sGBeUdcfEBe3uN9KS by openrisk@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T10:51:52Z
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@Gina is that a water fasting app?
(DIR) Post #9sGBwDwlSbVNVWmSFE by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T10:55:02Z
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@openrisk it is, it's called Zero.
(DIR) Post #9sGCP5cnTr7U5xCmdU by dnegreira@mastodon.otherreality.net
2020-02-21T11:00:09Z
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@GinaHey, I'm doing intermittent fasting, basically not eating for about 18hours and have been doing wonders for me, not sure I would be capable of such an extended fasting thoufg. Just out of curiosity, do you add any salt or other electrolytes to the water to keep you going during the whole week?
(DIR) Post #9sGCR1C0vgzuvdb5Y8 by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T11:00:36Z
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@keverets I will. I'm excited about this experiment though. It's been interesting during shorter fasts to realize that hunger is just a feeling and nothing to worry about. It's nice not to constantly be preoccupied by thoughts about food.
(DIR) Post #9sGCewnm3GyvMetvii by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T11:03:07Z
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@dnegreira I used to do intermittent fasting 18:6 too and it worked really well for me. But then the unhealthy eating patterns snuck in and all of a sudden I was eating huge breakfasts, feeling bloated and overeating throughout the day. That's why I'm attempting this fast, to reset my habits. I'd like to do intermittent fasting again.I'm reading up on adding electrolytes, but I don't think it'll be necessary yet for the first few days.
(DIR) Post #9sGJwhJ36NrWCIwNxA by dnegreira@mastodon.otherreality.net
2020-02-21T12:24:44Z
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@Gina 💪 Good luck!
(DIR) Post #9sGP7e9re99XOEgWoK by danslerush@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T13:22:47Z
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@Gina I'm agree you have to move : the gravity is definitively wacky near you 🤔😅
(DIR) Post #9sGPBHyK4mCpjt1VCK by danslerush@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T13:23:26Z
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@Gina Ah ah ! I'm agree you have to move : the gravity is definitively wacky near you 🤔😅
(DIR) Post #9sGPDCah3P0pd3soO8 by danslerush@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T13:23:48Z
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@Gina Ah ah ! I'm agree you have to move : the gravity is definitively wacky near you 🤔😅 #Full Support
(DIR) Post #9sGPE5j63rPkd3Ence by danslerush@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T13:23:58Z
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@Gina Ah ah ! I'm agree you have to move : the gravity is definitively wacky near you 🤔😅 #FullSupport
(DIR) Post #9sGYDmibdD4PGRw8qe by egret@hackers.town
2020-02-21T15:04:36Z
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@Gina Don't forget to take salt and vitamins. Stock is a good option to get some minerals with barely any caloric intake.
(DIR) Post #9sGiqDuTytsm8wSYVs by nattiegoogie@mstdn.io
2020-02-21T17:03:39Z
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@Gina Cool to hear of others doing this.Be aware, especially after a water fast, the first 2-4 days, food cravings are worse, self-control is harder, the urge to pig out is strong.Basically, the first days after the fast can be harder than the actual fast was.
(DIR) Post #9sGj1oUSJjHSmQoQGe by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T17:05:46Z
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@nattiegoogie same with running 😅
(DIR) Post #9sGncWsDB8nCfpge0W by daniel@campduffel.social
2020-02-21T17:57:07Z
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@Gina This is what I've been doing for a while. I cheat sometimes, but get at least 2 days a week. Thinking about doing a whole week sometime. Let us know how it goes!
(DIR) Post #9sGpIuEGpgOPE8m8I4 by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T18:16:08Z
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@daniel oh nice! I'll post updates :)
(DIR) Post #9sGsVzkHvwzxxlgUKm by joseph@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T18:52:01Z
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@Gina I tried a couple times, but around day 3 or 4, I start having shortness of breath and heart palpitations. I also tried with electrolytes but had the same issues. Hope yours goes better.
(DIR) Post #9sGsgKNQ5AZoqSumBM by kev@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T18:53:43Z
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@Gina are we talking about nothing but water for a week here? Surely that can’t be good for you.
(DIR) Post #9sGskrKdUwJcDCm1M8 by fatboy@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T18:54:40Z
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@kev @Gina Can beer be considered a type of water?
(DIR) Post #9sGsxv7shbOtkD2Gvo by zen3ger@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T18:57:06Z
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@fatboy @kev @Gina cereal soda
(DIR) Post #9sGtwIdWQ7je2FctPM by Tayo@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T19:07:56Z
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@kev @Gina You can do without food for 40 days, without water for only 3. Especially, ahem, if you have some reserves like me.
(DIR) Post #9sGufwko6x6DUMnffM by steko@octodon.social
2020-02-21T19:16:16Z
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@Gina keep going, from your words it feels like a very powerful way to take back control. Let us know how you're doing in the next days! 💪🥤
(DIR) Post #9sGviPAVXO0i9FYcVc by 9iXcMi23bT7adhJMSe.thor@social.thorjhanson.com
2020-02-21T19:23:53Z
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When I read "water fast" I thought you meant "no water", and was concerned until I realized you meant "only water". Now I am less concerned.
(DIR) Post #9sGyEJ67qLsCUlqbei by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T19:56:10Z
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@steko thanks, will do!
(DIR) Post #9sGyMSCdsI9F3DmRQO by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T19:57:20Z
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@kev supposedly it has all sorts of health benefits. We'll see :)
(DIR) Post #9sGyXzw4nUKcrBXK0e by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T19:59:42Z
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@Tayo @kev the longest fast ever was 382 days: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angus_Barbieri%27s_fast
(DIR) Post #9sGydO5ARq3pC6MIYC by thewk@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T20:00:38Z
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@Gina @kev If it works, please let me know, I am fighting my eating habits as well (and my weight....)
(DIR) Post #9sGykujhRNN6UkuFQO by thewk@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T20:02:02Z
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@Gina @Tayo @kev Died at 51 does not seem to good a deal... 🤔
(DIR) Post #9sGyyT17IQPua1W1C4 by amolith@masto.nixnet.xyz
2020-02-21T20:04:27Z
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@Gina You let us know how that goes. I can see how it would be beneficial but I could also see a lot of detriments as well 🤔 @kev
(DIR) Post #9sGzCO96Cia7Wgt4wy by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T20:06:59Z
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@thewk @Tayo @kev spending your life eating fish and chips probably doesn't help either :')
(DIR) Post #9sGzFZUsSO3XbHakkK by mike@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T20:07:23Z
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@Gina I'm also anxious to hear how this goes. I could see where it could be beneficial or detrimental. It's not something I've tried before.@kev
(DIR) Post #9sGzFvVKdNUXr3yQVc by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T20:07:38Z
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@thewk @Tayo @kev spending the first half of his life eating fish and chips probably didn't help either :')
(DIR) Post #9sGzSMAlJA9W2XHNzM by thewk@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T20:09:47Z
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@Gina @Tayo @kev guess you a right...I toot way too much when being all alone way too long at the office...Decided to go home now
(DIR) Post #9sGzfNwW2Or9IKpPxg by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T20:12:11Z
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@thewk @Tayo @kev your toots are very welcome though. I hope you have a good evening.
(DIR) Post #9sH07tHX76aYbDFeXg by thewk@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T20:17:24Z
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@Gina @Tayo @kev Thank you :) Hope you enjoy yours as well!
(DIR) Post #9sH26bhpAu9xhu44mG by Tayo@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T20:39:33Z
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@Gina @kev I don't think you have the reserves that he had. I'm aware of this case because of Stuff You Should Know.
(DIR) Post #9sH5LA6YNS0QJHGOau by LPS@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T21:15:39Z
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@mike @Gina @kev there's a reason most major beliefs/religions have fasting as part of their rituals ... it's actually more unnatural that we're over fed .. we didn't evolve having 3 meals a day:)
(DIR) Post #9sH5tcCQQbsPI2RFIW by darthwayne@social.librem.one
2020-02-21T21:21:58Z
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@Gina I wish you luck! I've been fasting for a few years now intermittently. Most I've gone is 28 days. May be a good idea to get some electrolytes in the form of taking pottassium, sodium, and magnesium. Definitely lots of head clarity and a big boost of energy will come your way. Here's a post I made with my milestone: https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/9ksdcm/wrapped_up_my_year_with_a_21_day_fast_and/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x
(DIR) Post #9sH7JqG6sV0CNUEQT2 by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T21:38:00Z
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@darthwayne 21 days?! Damn, that's insane.Do you perhaps know how to best take electrolytes? Are there supplements for that?
(DIR) Post #9sH7Pof3jMo5A0kZiy by ndegruchy@fosstodon.org
2020-02-21T21:39:03Z
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@LPS @mike @Gina @kev I'm always wary about "natural" habits. We also didn't wear clothes for centuries and didn't brush our teeth, bathe, clip our nails, cut our hair, wear glasses, wash our hands, or thousands of other things. Nothing we do in the modern era is "natural", yet we've increased the median lifespan by at least thirty-years.Not to knock these kind of things. Just an observation.
(DIR) Post #9sHBAQkMlGLsSq9SGu by darthwayne@social.librem.one
2020-02-21T22:21:05Z
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@Gina I take some himilayan salt, potassium complex, and magnesium tablets, usually just once a day. You should be able to find these all at your local grocer.
(DIR) Post #9sHNP8Eb4THgqJ4IXg by daniel@campduffel.social
2020-02-22T00:38:11Z
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@Gina You know what? I'll eat tonight with some friends and join you. These things are easier to do with others🙂
(DIR) Post #9sHfmprmoRA605qqKe by normandc@fosstodon.org
2020-02-22T04:04:10Z
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@Gina @dnegreira I have similar issues. My problem is eating in the evening, in front of the TV. I've been doing intermittent fasting (skipping breakfast) for over a year.Good luck!
(DIR) Post #9sHutJtRaLucB1B0wS by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-22T06:53:28Z
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@daniel haha really? That's cool, how long were you thinking?
(DIR) Post #9sHxoA9kewvmOP2Lya by daniel@campduffel.social
2020-02-22T07:26:07Z
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@Gina 7 days, I'll get a good breakfast on leap day. I've only ever done 4 consecutive days before. How are you feeling?
(DIR) Post #9sHyeSKqJe8tpd9zMm by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-22T07:35:36Z
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@daniel Fine really, don't feel a noticeable difference yet. I imagine it will get hard from day 3/4. Feel free to join me, but do check if your health allows it and if the timing is right :)
(DIR) Post #9sI0ZFGZg5sllAo4jQ by daniel@campduffel.social
2020-02-22T07:57:03Z
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@Gina I won't do anything I feel to be unhealthy. We should send each other pictures of delicious looking food to test our resolve haha
(DIR) Post #9sI0g4uaZgEHflmVKS by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-22T07:58:18Z
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@daniel hahah don't think I'd be able to handle that.
(DIR) Post #9sI4wuozk6EP7NRtHE by kev@fosstodon.org
2020-02-22T08:46:01Z
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@mike @Gina I’ve don’t intermittent fasting in the past, when I used to lift weights. But I’d keep my cal count below 500/day so I still had something.I don’t think I could ever go a full week.
(DIR) Post #9sIWTRnDOBHrPDLxQ0 by murtezayesil@fosstodon.org
2020-02-22T13:54:23Z
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@kev @Gina There are vitamins that can be stored as fat but vitamin C is NOT one of them. You will ruin your immune system. At least get some of your water from eating 1 orange a day.
(DIR) Post #9sIZKiIOxgIbqST2p6 by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-22T14:26:36Z
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@murtezayesil @kev I doubt you immediately run into a vitamins C deficiency from a few days of not eating.
(DIR) Post #9sIZO2p95wtQNfN6Se by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-22T14:27:14Z
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@murtezayesil @kev I doubt you immediately run into a vitamin C deficiency from a few days of not eating. Plus, eating something loaded with natural sugar, which will spike your glycemic index, defeats the whole purpose of a fast.
(DIR) Post #9sIZXYQOyNfSzmKfo0 by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-22T14:28:51Z
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@murtezayesil @kev I doubt you immediately run into a vitamin C deficiency from a few days of not eating. Plus, eating something with natural sugar, which will spike your glycemic index, defeats the whole purpose of a fast.
(DIR) Post #9sIfSyqxsuORErxXrk by duponin@udongein.xyz
2020-02-22T15:35:24.232135Z
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@Gina I wish you good luck and support you!I would like to do a one week fast but since I turned vegetarian about 2months ago, I'm concerned about lacking vitamin or something else(I totally don't know how to have a proper diet)Your goal is fat burning? :thinking_cirno:
(DIR) Post #9sJ2xaAK1Mu8asZgZM by mike@fosstodon.org
2020-02-22T19:58:28Z
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@kev @Gina I've never really done it to be honest, but I feel like if I did, it would be easier for me to go all the way. I'm not good with moderation.
(DIR) Post #9sJIz7yrNhNV1eyKvY by hugoj@fosstodon.org
2020-02-22T22:57:18Z
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It's probably much better for you to just reduce your calorie intake a bit, but do it permanently. Or even better, exercise.Aerobic exercising helps you lose excess weight (low intensity burns fat, high burns carbohydrates), it builds muscle and can be crazy fun if you find what's right for you. It's a win-win situation!I'm sorry to say it but these short lived endeavours are rather pointless. Doing a little your whole life is superior to doing a lot for a short while.@mike@kev @Gina
(DIR) Post #9sJzuVEhmo8VjUQOYq by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-23T06:59:06Z
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@hugoj @mike @kev that's the point after these few days.
(DIR) Post #9sSyyLZ9dgVrKZMoAC by dch@bsd.network
2020-02-27T15:00:55Z
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@Gina does that app really help? curious as I'm really bad at fasting. What I need is a giant lock or python strangling the fridge, ideally the whole kitchen.
(DIR) Post #9sSzL6dXJPPRglGjOC by Gina@fosstodon.org
2020-02-27T15:05:04Z
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@dch it only helps as a visual aid. Ultimately you have to do it yourself.
(DIR) Post #9sW2xtWis33tex9Irw by murtezayesil@fosstodon.org
2020-02-29T02:29:51Z
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@Gina @kev You have a point too.I am sick right now and I feel like everybody will get ill as soon as they avoid something.Hope this fasting plans works for you. Though I recommend 21 dates/day diet. Dates have good amount of fiber, no fat and variety of vitamins and minerals.Dates + water will leave you with no deficiency in terms of nutrition.